What weโre about
Fellow queer, neurodivergent fiber artists~~ let's get together, do our respective crafts, sip beverages, and feel like we're home.
What is this?!?!
A regular knitting/crocheting meetup for the people who don't always feel like they fit into their normal knitting circles. I want to create the knitting community that my 16 year old queer self wishes existed when I was younger. I want this to feel like home.
When?
Dates are flexible, but I'd love for this event to be bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the location, interest and turnout!
Where?
Currently, this is likely to centralize around Bergen/Passaic County, but this is also flexible depending on frequency, interest and turnout!
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Okay, but real talk, off the record, tell me more:
I don't know about y'all, but I've never felt like I've Fit Inโข with the older knitting circles where the primary topics of conversation are Dear Husbandโขs and The Real Housewivesโข. I've always wanted to feel excited about going to knitting events and not nervous that I'm going to be the one queer purple haired oddity. I'd love to create a space where y'all feel welcome, excited and home. <3
Upcoming events (4)
See all- AlterKNITive KnitForFood Knitathon Meetup @ Better DaZe Cafe (Fair Lawn)Better DaZe Cafe, Fair Lawn, NJ
Come craft, relax, chat and chill with the AlterKNITive crew! Crochet, knit, embroider, cross stitch, weave, whatever your heart desires!
We'll also be fundraising for Knit4Food to fundraise for Feeding For America, Team No Kid Hungry, and more; we'd love to have your support from afar!
โจ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ โจ :
https://givebutter.com/knitforfood25/alterknitive/
โข If youโd like to donate, just hit the "๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ง๐" button on the link!
โข You can also join the team by clicking "๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐" next to Team Membersโthis lets people donate through ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ fundraising page while supporting the same cause!---
What to Bring:- Bring your current project, a project you're having trouble with, or something brand new to start!
- If you have any extra yarn, needles, or supplies that you're looking to re-home/get rid of, please feel free to bring those as well to donate! I'm hoping to create a "Little Free Yarn Stash Library" for any newcomers and/or attendees who have the perfect project for a yarn in the basket. :)
How to Find Us:
- As seating is often unpredictable, either:
a) the place is small, and i have purple hair so you'll see us
b) the place is large, and i'll leave the name "The AlterKNITive" with the front desk/hosts. - Either way, if you seek out comfy seating and see crafters, you'll find us!
Ah, I have questions! OR IDEAS! Or concerns?!
- Feel free to message me through here or at rainbowheartistry@gmail.com; I have the Meetup Organizer app on my phone and have notifications turned on. :)
